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For Immediate Release Thursday, May 12, 2011 WASHINGTON – In its most recent FEC report, for the period ending March 31, 2011, the Libertarian Party reported $284,882.95 in cash with $0 in debt. At the same point four years ago, the party reported $21,962.37 in cash with $31,589.74 in debt. Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle […]

For Immediate Release Monday, May 2, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chairman Mark Hinkle issued this statement today: “I am glad to hear of the death of Osama bin Laden, who had no qualms about slaughtering American civilians. “Unfortunately, bin Laden leaves behind an evil legacy in the United States: the Department of Homeland Security, […]

For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 27, 2011 WASHINGTON – In the wake of the much-discussed release of President Obama’s long-form birth certificate, Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle had this to say: “Instead of wasting so much ink on this birther story, the press should be giving a lot more attention to the many real disasters […]

For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 20, 2011 WASHINGTON – Following the Obama administration Justice Department’s April 15 shutdown of three online poker sites and indictment of their executives, Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle said, “The Obama administration has just trampled on the rights of millions of Americans.” Hinkle continued, “This is also a scary reminder […]

For Immediate Release Friday, April 15, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict issued the following statement today: “Just in time for Tax Day, the Republicans and Democrats in Congress have joined hands to clobber American taxpayers. “According to the Associated Press, the 2011 spending compromise will ‘cut federal outlays from non-war accounts […]

For Immediate Release Friday, April 8, 2011 WASHINGTON – As elected officials put on a dog-and-pony media show about a temporary shutdown of small parts of the federal government, the Libertarian Party calls for a permanent shutdown of most of the federal government. Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict said, “Just think how a permanent […]

For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 5, 2011 WASHINGTON – In response to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s new budget proposal, Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: “Americans hoping to get real about our national debt just got sucker-punched by Republican Paul Ryan. “Republicans want to spend $40 trillion over ten […]

For Immediate Release Thursday, March 31, 2011 WASHINGTON – The Libertarian Party congratulates Congress for passing a budget that makes serious cuts in federal government spending, including the following: Eliminating Department of Education programs, saving taxpayers more than $40 billion each year. Getting rid of farm subsidies, saving over $20 billion each year. Ending the […]

For Immediate Release Sunday, March 20, 2011 WASHINGTON – Giving little thought to the lessons of history, President Obama has begun attacking Libya with the full support of virtually every member of Congress, both Democrats and Republicans. Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: “President Obama’s decision to order military attacks on […]

For Immediate Release Thursday, March 17, 2011 WASHINGTON – The Libertarian National Committee (LNC) is challenging certain aspects of the McCain-Feingold political speech restrictions in a new lawsuit filed today against the Federal Election Commission (FEC). In 2007, a Libertarian Party supporter passed away, leaving the party over $217,000 in his will — an amount […]

For Immediate Release Monday, March 14, 2011 WASHINGTON – The mainstream press is falsely crediting Republicans for proposing “deep cuts” in federal spending. To fight back, the Libertarian Party is promoting its “Republican Wall of Shame” with an online ad in the Washington Post. Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle said, “I can’t believe the press […]

For Immediate Release Thursday, March 10, 2011 WASHINGTON – While Republicans and Democrats battle in Wisconsin over a bill to reduce the collective bargaining power of state employee unions as a means of balancing their budget, Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle points out that the problem lies with government control of activities it has no […]